Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]jay coleman wrote: > > Richard: > <snip> > I had an 80-200/4 zoom. I didn't like it that much. It is a compromise > in speed and weight -- f4 to make it light -- and I found I did not like > the compromise. It was both too heavy and too slow. Jay: Was it the new 80-200 lens for the R8, just released several months ago? I have this lens, and think it is pretty fine. Ergonomically, quite easy to use with a nice balance between size and weight. Easy zooming and focusing. First few rolls on Kodacolor 200, absolutely stunning. Suppose that beauty is in the eyes..., etc. Best regards, Elliot